Lucky you! This St. Patrick’s Day chocolate bark is a super easy, fun, and festive treat loaded with green chocolate, gold sprinkles, and Lucky Charms marshmallows kids love to help make!

This St. Patrick’s Day candy bark recipe is a great way to make a fun, festive treat or easy St. Paddy’s Day dessert.

This easy recipe for St. Patrick’s Day bark is like a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow! It’s a simple holiday treat that kids love to help make, and honestly, who can resist colorful Lucky Charms and green candy melts? This no-bake dessert is perfect for parties, gifts, or just a sweet way to celebrate March 17th!

For more sweet treats, be sure to check out our St. Patrick’s Day cupcakes, St. Patrick’s Day crockpot candy, and St. Patrick’s Day sugar cookies.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This easy dessert is not only festive, but also ridiculously easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients, you’ll have a fun treat that looks amazing and tastes even better. Plus, it’s completely customizable—swap out candies, add Oreo cookies, or sprinkle on some white chocolate chips for extra flair. No baking required, just melt, sprinkle, and chill!

What is Chocolate Bark?

Chocolate bark is a candy that is primarily made of chocolate chips or chocolate wafers that are topped with a mixture of candy, nuts, or sprinkles. It’s most commonly made by melting the chocolate in the microwave and lasts up to three months in the pantry.

It is called “bark” because, once broken into pieces, it often has a craggy surface that resembles tree bark. This St. Patrick’s Day chocolate bark is seriously fun and makes a great addition to any festive party or gathering!

My boys love any kind of treats that have loads of candy, so this bark was especially great for them to make!

If you are looking for more St. Patrick’s Day ideas, we also have this fun St. Patrick’s Day paper craft for kids and St. Patrick’s Day activity printables.

How to Make St. Patrick’s Day Chocolate Bark

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Ingredients

Meltable green chocolate candy melts – Green gives your bark that lucky leprechaun color.
Gold star sprinkles – Because gold is what we’re after on St. Paddy’s Day!
Green sprinkles – They add extra fun and sparkle to your leprechaun bark.
Lucky Charms marshmallows – Use just the green ones or a mixture of all the marshmallow shapes.

Instructions

1. Melt the chocolate wafers in a microwave-safe container. Melt in 30-second intervals, checking and stirring each time so that the chocolate doesn’t burn.

2. Spread the melted chocolate out onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, smoothing it into an even layer with the back of a spoon. The chocolate slab should be about 1/4″ thick.

3. Add marshmallows and sprinkles. Press the candy into the chocolate gently so that it really “sticks”.

4. Add gold star sprinkles to the melted chocolate.

5. Place the chocolate in the fridge for about 30 minutes, or until the chocolate hardens, before breaking into bark-sized pieces.

I love the combination of gold sprinkles and marshmallows all over the chocolate!

Tips for Making Chocolate Bark

Use candy melts for best results, as the wafer chocolate melts the best. Add one teaspoon of coconut oil to other chocolate to help it melt and pour better.
Pour chocolate onto a parchment-lined baking sheet for easy moving and transporting before the chocolate has hardened.
Place the chocolate in the fridge or freezer to completely cool before breaking into pieces.
Press toppings in gently before the chocolate hardens so they stick well.

Be sure to use a sharp knife or dry hands when breaking the bark. The color from the candy tends to rub off if there is any moisture present.
Store chocolate bark in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three months. It can also be stored in the fridge to prevent the bark from melting.

How fun is this?! It’s seriously one of our favorite St. Patrick’s Day candies and a great recipe for the kids to make.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use white or dark chocolate instead?
Absolutely! White chocolate chips or dark chocolate make great bases for . You could also add a little bit of green food coloring to the white chocolate for the St. Paddy’s Day vibe!

Can I use food coloring to dye regular chocolate green?
Yes, but make sure to use oil-based food coloring or candy coloring, as regular food coloring can cause the chocolate to seize.

What other toppings can I add?
For a fun twist, try gold coins, green mini M&Ms, rainbow sprinkles, mini marshmallows, pieces of mint Oreo cookie, potato chips, rainbow candy strips, or even edible glitter for a more festive look!

How far in advance can I make chocolate bark?
You can make it up to three months in advance if stored in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge.

Can I freeze chocolate bark?
Yes! Store it in a freezer-safe airtight container for up to six months and let it come to room temperature before serving.

Some of My Kitchen Essentials

I love using this non-stick bakeware for all of my baking.
These silicone mitts are perfect for grasping hot pans and baking dishes.
This Henckel Knife is my favorite for slicing and dicing in the kitchen.
These parchment paper bags are perfect for packaging and these large Rubbermaid food storage containers are great for storing baking in the freezer.

This simple St. Patrick’s Day treat is a fun way to celebrate and is sure to be a hit with everyone! Good luck!

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